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Friday 31 March 2023

Hayes, Thomas J

Thomas James Hayes (known as Tommy)

Hayes was born at Carrickart, Co Donegal about 1904 to Thomas J Hayes, Clerk in Leitrim Estates Office (1911) and Mary Catherine Hayes.

In 1911 Tommy (6) was living in house 19, Carrickart, Co. Donegal with his parents and 2 sisters; Bridget Mary (9) and Mary Eleanor Theresa (8). A domestic servant and 2 visitors were also in the property.

Following his education, Hayes joined the bank on 20th December 1921.

Hayes volunteered and enlisted into the armed forces.

Following demobilisation, Hayes returned to the bank. He was appointed Pro-Manager in Sligo branch in 1956 and Manager in Ferbane branch in 1958.

Hayes retired on 6th August 1967 as manager of Ardee branch.

Tommy Hayes died on 22nd February 1975 and was survived by his widow, Patricia and sons, Richard and Peter. The bank staff magazine published this obituary:


Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam


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